Monument record HAD 068 - Taylor's Monument
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Summary
Execution site for Dr Rowland Taylor, a martyr of Hadleigh. Executed in 1555.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 03734 43610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM04SW |
| Civil Parish | HADLEIGH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Dr Rowland Taylor, a rector of Hadleigh, was burnt at the stake on Aldham Common for refusing to allow Mass to be celebrated in the church during the reign of Queen Mary I. The exact spot is marked by a large stone, an inscription and the date 1555. S1
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 10 2003 3:48AM